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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1693 | $2169 |
| Rent | $676 | $751 |
| Groceries | $141 | $173 |
| Dining out | $294 | $289 |
| Cafe | $35 | $62 |
| Coworking space | $165 | $231 |
| Mobile internet | $29 | $39 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $69 |
| Taxis | $22 | $46 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $54 | $50 |
| Sport and cultural events | $21 | $31 |
| Museums and sights | $16 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $48 | $121 |
| Gym | $39 | $119 |
| Yoga | $61 | $117 |
| Massage | $33 | $60 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |